I think it has to do with a campaign to railroad Andrew Cuomo out and Zucker was tasked to run the narrative. Agree with the Q sexual indiscretion/real reason cover up.
Going back, I think Cuomo was too popular, and was considered as Prez material. If so, a threat to Clinton or Obama, or maybe both. I'd like to know what jurisdiction Cuomo had over the Wiener investigation. I think that's the crux. I'll add, I think the new interest in the Hunter laptop is chumming the waters for the Wiener laptop revelation. It all looks to be timed with Truth Social coming on line. Zucker, then, got jacked by the good guys to take out the gaslight point man before TS runs the dirty laundry out on the line.
Keep in my Trump knew the Cuomos from childhood up. Parents were acquainted. The shit talking is terms of endearment for New Yorkers. Trump could be the Cuomos best ally atm.